A certain patient is suspected to be suffering from Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome. Which diagnostic technique will you recommend for its detection?
A
WIDAL
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B
ELISA
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C
MRI
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D
Ultra sound
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Solution
The correct option is D ELISA ELISA or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay is a screening test commonly employed for HIV. It has high sensitivity. The common principle of ELISA is the use of enzyme conjugates that bind to specific HIV antibody and substrates that produce color in a reaction catalyzed by the bound enzyme-conjugate.